Catalog :: Camera & Photo :: Lenses :: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L is II USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

4.7

4.7 out of 5

Reviews: 12

5 stars

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4 stars

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Gene A. Staver

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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IMO, possibly the best lens Canon has ever made. I have owned every version of this lens and all the f/2.8 versions as well. The increase in IS is very obvious instantly. New Canon feature that I first noticed on the EF 35/2 IS lens - there is a lock button in the hood. Makes sure the hood does not turn or accidently fall off. Great idea. Closer MFD is nice as well. What is not to like except some may complain about the money. Worth every penny !!!! I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years. I have shot with over 500 different lenses. Classics to modern. I say again, perhaps the best ever Canon lens which is indeed saying something.

Alan M. Collopy

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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Received my new Canon EF 70mm-200mm F/4L USM II lens today from Amazon. Fast shipping and well packed. The lens has a solid feel, everything is smooth when zooming and focusing. The newer, more white color, is very nice and matches my Canon 6D well. I sold my f/2.8L version of this lens due to the weight of it. After 4 years of using it, my shoulders and neck started to feel the pain. This F4 version is perfect, and lightweight. The lens hood is nice, and I believe it should have come with a tripod collar, but Canon seems to want to charge us extra for it. The lens comes with a nice soft case as well. Looking forward to continuing to do my youth sports photos, and general photography with this new lightweight alternative. Highly recommended.

Andy757

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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I’m in love with this lens. I had the previous version and I liked it a lot, but this one is perfection. It might be Canon’s best telephoto. I don’t like any of my other lenses anymore. They all feel soft compared to this one.

Timothy Price

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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The lens is quick, silent and sharp. I upgraded to this lens from the first version of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM Lens that I bought in 2012. A new feature that I have really made use of on this lens is Mode 3 on the stabilizer mode options. Mode 3 turns on the stabilizer when the shutter is released, and is intended to be used for erratic movement. I photograph birds and insects a lot, and Mode 3 works especially well with hummingbirds that hover, but constantly move one way or the other to get just outside of the view of the lens, bats and flying insects. The 5 stop stabilization is excellent for really low light situations, and I find it works great for getting clear photos of nocturnal animals like bats, owls and porcupines in the low gray light at dusk that are too far away for a flash. This lens also has a closer minimum focus than its predecessor. With the sharpness and clarity this lens offers I can often get macro like detail. The lens is very lightweight and durable, which makes it a great choice for travel.

George H.

06/25/2019, 13:16

4

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Very sharp lens with amazing image stabilization. Would have given it a 5 star rating, but unfortunately it apparently does not come with the tripod collar as shown in the photo.

Brian Scott

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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Smaller and lighter that the 2.8L. My Canon 5D MK IV make up for the stop loss. Sharp and easy to use and carry all day.

Dylan K

06/25/2019, 13:16

2

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Pretty bummed out that the picture is not actually what you get. Guess Ill have to read the fine details next time, however you shouldnt advertise it with a mount ring when it doesnt come with one. The lens so far is working great when hand held, but I cant use it with my tripod for landscapes as I have no way to mount it.

MARY GRACE LEONE

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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Grabbed this lens due to lighter weight than f2.8 and size for fitting in my bag. Ultra sharp!

Juan C Munoz

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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Great lens. I love the image quality. As good as my f/2.8 II .... at half the weight.

Robin Dickinson

06/25/2019, 13:16

5

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Compact lens with superb image quality.

Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Optical Image Stabilization at up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction. One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements for High Image Quality. Highly Resistant to Dust and Water, and Improved Durability Even in Harsh Conditions. Three Image Stabilization Modes for Outstanding Results. IS Mode 3 Effective When Tracking Moving Subjects and Assists When Panning**. Minimum Focusing Distance Shortened from 3.9 ft. to Approx. 3.3 ft. (1.2m to 1m). Optimized Lens Placement and Coatings Minimize Ghosting and Flare. Circular Aperture (9 blades) for Beautiful, Soft Backgrounds.